How to Choose Business Directories Worth Listing On: 8 Decision Criteria
Quick answer: A directory is worth listing on if real customers in your area or trade use it, it lets you claim and edit your listing, it shows your…
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How to Track Citation Submissions (and Check What a Provider Delivered)
Quick answer: Keep one spreadsheet with a row per listing: site, listing URL, date submitted, status, login owner, details used and the date you las…
How to Do a Local Citation Audit: Find, Record and Score Every Listing
Quick answer: A local citation audit is an inventory of every place your business details already appear online. Write down your correct details, se…
Which Website URL Should Your Citations Use? Homepage, Location Pages and Tracking
Quick answer: For a single-location business, link citations to your homepage or a dedicated contact or location page that shows the same name, addr…
Phone Numbers in Business Citations: Landline, Mobile, Tracking Numbers and Changes
Quick answer: Use one main phone number that rings your business, is under your direct control and, where possible, is a local number rather than a …
How to Format Your Address for Business Citations (With UK Examples)
Quick answer: Choose one complete version of your address, with unit or floor, street number, street, town and postcode, and copy it into every list…
What Business Name Should You Use in Citations? Formatting Rules and Keyword Mistakes
Quick answer: Use your real-world business name, exactly as it appears on your signage, website and stationery, in every citation. Do not add locati…
How Many Citations Does a Local Business Need? Quality, Coverage and Diminishing Returns
Quick answer: There is no number of citations that Google publishes or rewards. Aim for complete, accurate coverage of the places that matter: your …
Business Citations vs Google Business Profile, My Maps and Backlinks: What Is the Difference?
Quick answer: A business citation is any mention of your business name, address and phone number (often with your website) on another site. Your Goo…
